Vermilion Parish approves two tax renewals

VERMILION PARISH, La. () — Two tax renewals that were defeated in the April election were back on the ballot on Tuesday.

Parishwide Proposition – 3.26 Mills Renewal

"Shall the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy a special tax of 3.26 mills on all property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $1,106,600 expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2025 and ending with the year 2034, for the purpose of maintaining and keeping in repair the public roads and highways of the Parish?"

This renewal was defeated in the April 27 election by only three votes, according to the Louisiana Secretary of State's website.

Results of the Nov. 5 election:

Yes – 14,056 (57%)

No – 10,707 (43%)

Sub-Road District No. 1 of Road District No. 2 – 5.06 Mills Renewal

"Shall Sub-Road District No. 1 of Road District No. 2 of the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a special tax of 5.06 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $416,700 expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2025 and ending with the year 2034, for the purpose of maintaining the roads in the District?"

This millage renewal was defeated in April with 58% of voters against it.

Results of the Nov. 5 election:

Yes – 3,287 (53%)

No – 2,885 (47%)